MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,036 km
9,343 miles
POH
Pocahontas
United States
Distance
15,036 km
9,343 mi / 8,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
64°
east northeast

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MEL POH
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pocahontas Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEL POH
ICAO Code YMML KPOH
City Melbourne Pocahontas
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 434 ft 1,226 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 42.740000, -94.650000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pocahontas (POH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) in Pocahontas, United States is 15,036 kilometers (9,343 miles / 8,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Melbourne, it's 11:20 in Pocahontas. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Pocahontas (POH) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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